Alachua, Florida

city in Alachua County, Florida, United States

Alachua is a city of Florida in the United States.

Alachua, Florida
Alachua City Hall
Alachua City Hall
Motto: 
The Good Life Community
Location of Alachua in Alachua County, Florida.
Location of Alachua in Alachua County, Florida.
Coordinates: 29°46′45″N 82°28′47″W / 29.77917°N 82.47972°W / 29.77917; -82.47972
Country United States
State Florida
County Alachua
Settled1884
Incorporated (city)12 April 1905
Government
 • TypeCommission-Manager
Area
 • Total36.56 sq mi (94.70 km2)
 • Land36.20 sq mi (93.75 km2)
 • Water0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)  0.11%
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 • Total10,574
 • Density292.12/sq mi (112.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32615-32616
Area codes386, 352
FIPS code12-00375[3]
GNIS feature ID0307629[4]
Websitewww.cityofalachua.com

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. "QuickFacts: Alachua city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.